Happy Friday, Lil Steamer Families!
March 1, 2024
From the desk of: Principal Hoese
Lil Steamer Families --
Construction has been off to a great start, especially with the weather holding off like it has. Hopefully we will continue with good weather days so we can finish construction on time and not need to push back the start of the school year next year.
Here are a few snapshots of the construction progress as of today. This week the footings have been poured and the storm drain was installed. Currently, they are working on the foundation and it should be completed by early next week. After that, the footings and foundation will be tied to the existing building.
Have a great weekend!
JAGH
From the Desk of: AP Parsons
Flat Tire to Fantastic Friday - Putting Things in Perspective
My morning started with a flat tire. That was NOT the way I wanted to start my Friday. Instead of letting it get me down, I decided to look for the positives throughout the day. Here are just a few:
- Morning hugs from a first and third grader who missed me while I was out of the building Wednesday and Thursday.
- A heart shaped note filled with affirmations was waiting for me on my desk.
- Visiting a fourth grade classroom and listening to the teacher read aloud while her students followed along.
- A sweet treat from a teacher.
And these were all before 11:00! It would have been easy to look for the bad and feel frustrated with the circumstances, instead I did my best to put things in perspective and that made all the difference.
Look for the positives this weekend, I bet you'll find plenty!
From the Desk of: Counselor Meumann
Tips for Nurturing Your Child’s Mental Health
Model healthy behavior-Be open about your feelings without oversharing details.
Encourage social connections.
Teach them how to be safe and make good choices.
Have scheduled family time
Limit electronic time for everyone
Validate their feelings
Make sure that they get plenty of sleep
STAFFirmations
February CKH Leadworthy Lil Steamers!
Each month, the Greatest Little Elementary School in the Universe recognizes a student from each homeroom for going above and beyond with our CKH Leadworthy Character Trait. For February, our trait was KINDNESS and here are our Leadworthy Lil Steamers!
KA Maverick M., KB Easton W., KC Lillian S.
1A Hadley H., 1B Charlotte B., 1C Kaylee K.
2A Isabelle M., 2B Klara M., 2C Cora M., 2D Maci A.
3A Mara M., 3B Claire W., 3C Kyler C.
4A Lauryn T., 4B Sarah H., 4C Wesley D.
5A Sarah H., 5B Mia R., 5C Emerson M.
3rd Grade... Where we WORK hard so we can PLAY hard!
Guest Appearances on the Morning Announcements!
Afternoon Guest Dismissals!
BINGO Winners!
We play BINGO on the morning announcements which coincides with the full moon cycle. Here are the winners from our last season! Winners get to choose an item from one of the many treasure chests in Principal Hoese's office!
Mr. Hoese is getting in the March Madness/St. Patrick's Day spirit!!
2D learned about sign language!
During our shared reading block this week, 2D read the story I am Helen Keller. Mrs. Whitney then had students practice sign language in each others hands just like we learned Helen did with her teacher. 2D really enjoyed this and Mrs. Whitney tasked them with learning a simple sentence in sign language to share with others! SO FUN!
2A Kindness Power Hour!
4th Grade Symphony Day
Surprise guest appearance by the Moline HS drumline!!
Everyone on their feet!
Dance party!
3B and KB Buddies
3B along with their KB buddies working on a stem activity.
Blockfest in Amboy on Saturday, March 2!
Spring Photo Day Announced!
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
Kindergarten Round-Up Dates Announced!
Preschool Screenings to Start in April!
We are expanding our preschool program and will be able to enroll 80 students (ages 3 & 4) for the 24-25 school year! Don't miss your opportunity to enroll. Transportation is available for all students.
Teacher Amazon Wishlists!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
PTO Meeting
Tuesday, Mar 5, 2024, 07:00 PM
Fulton Elementary School, 7th Avenue, Fulton, IL, USA
Scholastic Spring Book Fair Starts
Friday, Mar 8, 2024, 08:00 AM
Fulton Elementary School, 7th Avenue, Fulton, IL, USA
Family Fun Night (Grades PK-5)
5:30-7:30 PM
Monday, Mar 11, 2024, 05:30 PM
Fulton Elementary School, 7th Avenue, Fulton, IL, USA
Early Dismissal Day
Wednesday, Mar 13, 2024, 12:30 PM
Fulton Elementary School, 7th Avenue, Fulton, IL, USA
Kindergarten Round-Up (Day 2 of 2)
1:30-6:00 PM
Wednesday, Mar 13, 2024, 01:30 PM
Fulton Elementary School, 7th Avenue, Fulton, IL, USA
Scholastic Spring Book Fair Ends
Friday, Mar 15, 2024, 12:00 PM
Fulton Elementary School, 7th Avenue, Fulton, IL, USA
Board of Education Meeting
Wednesday, Mar 20, 2024, 06:30 PM
River Bend Community Unit District 2, IL, USA
Spring Break Starts
Monday, Mar 25, 2024, 08:00 AM
Spring Break Ends
Friday, Mar 29, 2024, 04:00 PM
Fulton Elementary School
Email: jhoese@riverbendschools.net
Website: riverbendschools.org/fes
Location: 1301 7th Avenue, Fulton, IL, USA
Phone: (815)589-2911
Twitter: @FultonSteamers
Principal @ Fulton Elementary School (Fulton, IL)